Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Allied Health ProfessionalDuties include, but are not limited to:Evaluate the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.Select, perform, evaluate, and monitor the performance of test procedures, using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction; implement corrections.Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintain proper records for quality control reports. Investigate and take appropriate corrective actions for all out-of-control results. Inform appropriate personnel if QC issues cannot be resolved.Perform proficiency testing, currently in the form of College of American Pathologists surveys. In the absence of Supervisor, conduct all inspection related responsibilities with the external agents of College of American Pathology (CAP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and The Joint Commission (TJC), etc.Evaluate the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlate quantitative data with patient data (i.e. history, medications) to verify results.Perform additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognize critical tests and results that require immediate attention by the physician and report them timely and accordingly to established procedures.Accession samples and requests with appropriate documentation of any issues as applicable to each work area.Assists in conducting periodic inventory of supplies. Maintain adequate supply levels of reagents and consumables. Record new lot numbers of materials and maintain records of when each reagent lot number was put into useCommunicates, consults, and interacts with other members of the health care team, external relations, customer service, and patient educationThe generalist CLS rotates with other generalists on a regular basis through all laboratory sections. Work off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need.Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11:00- 7:00 Work schedule subject to change based on agency needsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases, When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 59348FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized